After ensuring I had a nice upto date back up I upgraded my GS3 to jellybean... only to find out that I cannot restore the back ups... I used Titainium backup... doh!
Ok so I have now (after hours of problems) reinstalled ICS... restored my stuff.... now what?
I am backing up using kies (as I type) however will I be able to restore?
Any suggestions? thank you
we're you using the .xml method of backup/restore in titanium?
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we're you using the .xml method of backup/restore in titanium?
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nope... xml! guess thats kinda universal... simple when you think of it.
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nope... xml! guess thats kinda universal... simple when you think of it.
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Yup
have u chosen only backup amd restore user apps in titanium? don't backup & restore any system files!
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have u chosen only backup amd restore user apps in titanium? don't backup & restore any system files!
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no.. I do know not to back up files... always reinstall normally.. just standard titanium back doesn't restore from ICS to JB... I didn't realise it till after I installed JB... anyway now I have backed up in sooo many ways (including xml) one is bound to work (I hope:silly
use the contact app to export a. vcf file and import it later. worked for me when I switched from my htc vision to the i9300
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use the contact app to export a. vcf file and import it later. worked for me when I switched from my htc vision to the i9300
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I'll try that.. thanks...
heads up, I backed up with kies, titanium standard and xml... non work... for reasons better known to titanium it won't recognise the xml files..
so reinstall ics and start again :s
(I've never exported to vcf.. is it a simple process?)
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also my sms/mms messages...
it's really simple.
you go to you contacts app, tap menu, export, choose location. done
to bring it back in, yoi do the same thing but use import.
Edit: as for text, I used titanium backup to export xml. not sure why it didn't work for you though. try again maybe?
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extracting the contacts to vcf is one sure way where why do you not sync them with your Google account? After the JB update you can sync back to your phone.
If you do not want Google to have your contacts I guess vcf export or xml would be the easiest way.
Dizzee said:
After ensuring I had a nice upto date back up I upgraded my GS3 to jellybean... only to find out that I cannot restore the back ups... I used Titainium backup... doh!
Ok so I have now (after hours of problems) reinstalled ICS... restored my stuff.... now what?
I am backing up using kies (as I type) however will I be able to restore?
Any suggestions? thank you
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To backup SMS/MMS, you can use SMS Backup/Restore app by Ritesh Sahu. Ensure you set external SDCard as the backup location.
I would suggest synchronizing your contacts with Google so that you can have your contacts intact even if you have to change phones.
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Thread moved to Q & A section, post in the relevant section next time.
Try go to Contants in ICS and export to sdcard.
Transfer the sdcard to new phone (JB) and go contact and import from sdcard!!
All contact should migrate!! :highfive:
I wish I would have read this thread before my migration from ICS to JB. I somehow trusted that I would be sorted by using Titanium Backup but far from it. I am now restoring back to ICS in order to get my contact data back. I will use the advice given in this thread so a big thumbs up for everyone who contributed.
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I tried restoring a backup of a stock ROM, but upon start up, it comes up with the tutorial setup to find it hasn't restored any of my applications, only my system settings. Can someone explain what the hell is happening?
What the hell are you doing.Restore how ???.
jje
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JJEgan said:
What the hell are you doing.Restore how ???.
jje
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By restoring a backup in CWM. It just doesn't seem to restore any applications.
Can't say what your problem is there, but it might be worth investing in titanium backup pro (batch restore saves a lot of time and effort). Hope you get your apps back.
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Can't say what your problem is there, but it might be worth investing in titanium backup pro (batch restore saves a lot of time and effort). Hope you get your apps back.
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I use Titanium Backup already It's just easier using a nandroid back up for me. Didn't back up in Titanium Backup unfortunately but I managed to retrieve me apps by using App Extractor to extract the applications and contacts from the nandroid backup
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I use Titanium Backup already It's just easier using a nandroid back up for me. Didn't back up in Titanium Backup unfortunately but I managed to retrieve me apps by using App Extractor to extract the applications and contacts from the nandroid backup
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If you only wanna restore your apps use advanced restore and select restore data
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I tried restoring a backup of a stock ROM, but upon start up, it comes up with the tutorial setup to find it hasn't restored any of my applications, only my system settings. Can someone explain what the hell is happening?
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How did u make backup of the stock ROM?
how to backup all my contacts and messages from gb, then after i update to ics i restore it back?
i have use this app a million times https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5pZGVhLmJhY2t1cC5zbXNjb250YWN0cyJd
to backup my my contacts and messages from gb to gb roms.
but im not sure if i can backup from gb, then restore it when i was on ics.
Izzy Stinson said:
how to backup all my contacts and messages from gb, then after i update to ics i restore it back?
i have use this app a million times https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5pZGVhLmJhY2t1cC5zbXNjb250YWN0cyJd
to backup my my contacts and messages from gb to gb roms.
but im not sure if i can backup from gb, then restore it when i was on ics.
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When updating do not do a factory reset. So you'll have all your existing data even after the update. Now check if this app works in ICS and backup using it. Then do a factory reset(If u need one) and restore it again
usually backup/restore app save everything in a simple txt file, so i think there's no problem to backup in GB and restore in ICS
isn't google automatically update it? why do you need another app?
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When updating do not do a factory reset. So you'll have all your existing data even after the update. Now check if this app works in ICS and backup using it. Then do a factory reset(If u need one) and restore it again
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will try that
I thing google backup works only for contacts and this guy need all old love messages :-D
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this guy need all old love messages :-D
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yup. you knew it
i used the same app to backup and restore when i moved to icslite. it works but i havent tested on official ics.
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i used the same app to backup and restore when i moved to icslite. it works but i havent tested on official ics.
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i wish someone can test it though before me
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need all old love messages :-D
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For messages i usually use 'Backup to Gmail' app from Market.
I had no problems with restoring on ICS messages exported from GB.
To backup contacts
tap options key->backup contacts->memorycard(backup to) it will generate a xxx.vcf
To backup sms
download this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmkuaW5mb2xpZmUuc21zYmFja3VwIl0.
just click backup to backup the messages and copy the folder called "SMSbackup"
now place the xxx.vcf and folder "SMSbackup" and saved it in your pc or in your gmail
account as a draft
after updating to ICS
just install the app again and replace the folder back and click restore your messages
will be restored automatically (tested and it is working)
to restore contact
go to contacts tap option key importan contact and choose the vcf file
Mobile Backup 2
I use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmlsZWhvbWUuYmFja3VwIl0.
A simple App to backup and restore your phone data via SD card anytime anywhere.
This App easily backup and restore your mobile data (Calendar, Contacts, SMS and Call Log) in SD card. The backup data is stored in the root directory of SD card.
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Works on GB as well as ICS
I can recommend 'Backup to Gmail' app from Market - works like a charm...
SMSBackup! No doubt, I'm using that one and no problem.
Hey Guys,
I recently flashed Dagr8's Hybridity rom based on AOKP and it is great. I had his Hybrid rom running before and loved it but I wanted to try jellybean and test out google now. Anyway the only problem I'm having with the rom is that I can't get all of my contacts to restore properly. I backed them up using super backup and all of the contacts show up in the file and will restore on ICS but not Jelly Bean. I am missing about 80 of them and they happen to be people I contact frequently. I have tried importing the contacts from the .vcf file directly with the built in contacts app and restoring with super backup but I can't seem to get all the contacts back. Anyone have any suggestions? I feel like a noob but I have tried everything I can think of and nothing gets them all back. If any of you have any suggestions I would be really happy.
Cheers...
Paul
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Hey Guys,
I recently flashed Dagr8's Hybridity rom based on AOKP and it is great. I had his Hybrid rom running before and loved it but I wanted to try jellybean and test out google now. Anyway the only problem I'm having with the rom is that I can't get all of my contacts to restore properly. I backed them up using super backup and all of the contacts show up in the file and will restore on ICS but not Jelly Bean. I am missing about 80 of them and they happen to be people I contact frequently. I have tried importing the contacts from the .vcf file directly with the built in contacts app and restoring with super backup but I can't seem to get all the contacts back. Anyone have any suggestions? I feel like a noob but I have tried everything I can think of and nothing gets them all back. If any of you have any suggestions I would be really happy.
Cheers...
Paul
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Do you use TBU?
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Do you use TBU?
If by TBU you titanium backup utility. Than No I did not back it up with titanium backup but I did try using it to restore the .vcf file. Same result...Missing some contacts.
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dafoxs said:
Do you use TBU?
If by TBU you titanium backup utility. Than No I did not back it up with titanium backup but I did try using it to restore the .vcf file. Same result...Missing some contacts.
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I always use titanium, it also restores the pictures with high quality.
You can try wiping your contact cache and reboot . Also go into setting and see what accounts it has under "show"
I think that's what it says
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Hi guys,
I am considering flashing a ROM to my phone (something with I have not yet done) but obviously wouldn't like to lose my apps, SMS, etc.
Is it possible to download titanium backup on the S5830i, flash a new ROM and then restore everything to how it was on the stock ROM?
Many thanks.
Titanium backup is good and it works 2 but it quiet slow processs.... And for me it sks.... I use android commander and install all apps back to mobile via pc and use myphoneexplorer to backup messages and other stuff... U should try it... It wont back app data.. But for me it works take almost 7 minutes for all process
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This section is for android development. Don't ask questions here!
U cannot restore stock rom with titanium backup, for that install clockwork recovery mod and backup your current rom(a must step before flashing any custom rom)
U can install titanium backup on your phone, u can backup all your apps using it and then restore those apps once you are on custom rom.
I guess this is the wrong section.
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If you use titanium backup to backup your apps...when you flash your new rom, restore using the app+data option and it will re-install the app and restore it the the specific time when you backed it up. Ie: coin dozer lvl 10 (backup)..restore app (lvl 1)..restore app+data (lvl 10)
Or Dark Summoner..you can player migrate to another device / rom..but it takes a week before you can do it again. If you backup DS with titanium..amd restore it when running ypur new rom..you wont have to wait 5 days to transfer: )
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First, as someone mentioned, it is in wrong section, please refer to guides. It should be in S5830i General Section.
Now for the TB, you can use titanium backup to backup apps + data ( what u done in the app, like saving levels/stuff in games) and restore them in the new ROM, however you CAN'T backup SMS as far as I know.
If you want a nicer solution you can use CWM and do a NanDroid backup ( a backup of the whole Stock ROM with sms and apps and everything) Incase you fail installing the custom ROM so u can revert back to the one you had before
It is possible to backup sms and call logs. I use "sms backup & restore" and "call logs backup & restore" app in the market. Its free a d backup perfectly. Not a single info missing.
For contacts, I cant find an app that backup perfectly as it is at the first place. I use "backup contacts". But lost contact pictures and contact group.
*if there's someone here know any app that can put contacts back into groups after restore from backup, please tell me. Thanks! ^_^
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It is possible to backup sms and call logs. I use "sms backup & restore" and "call logs backup & restore" app in the market. Its free a d backup perfectly. Not a single info missing.
For contacts, I cant find an app that backup perfectly as it is at the first place. I use "backup contacts". But lost contact pictures and contact group.
*if there's someone here know any app that can put contacts back into groups after restore from backup, please tell me. Thanks! ^_^
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use mobilego software for pc... u can backup contacts, msgs, logs and apps and restore them quite fastly from pc using an usb connection!
amifiq said:
It is possible to backup sms and call logs. I use "sms backup & restore" and "call logs backup & restore" app in the market. Its free a d backup perfectly. Not a single info missing.
For contacts, I cant find an app that backup perfectly as it is at the first place. I use "backup contacts". But lost contact pictures and contact group.
*if there's someone here know any app that can put contacts back into groups after restore from backup, please tell me. Thanks! ^_^
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I guess kies also backsup contacts etc.....if you have kies installed....use it to backup contacts....i use it. Its quite effective.
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Androidnow said:
I guess kies also backsup contacts etc.....if you have kies installed....use it to backup contacts....i use it. Its quite effective.
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I know kies, but its a risk if you change firmware/rom. Kies won't recognize the device.
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move apps
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Titanium backup is good and it works 2 but it quiet slow processs.... And for me it sks.... I use android commander and install all apps back to mobile via pc and use myphoneexplorer to backup messages and other stuff... U should try it... It wont back app data.. But for me it works take almost 7 minutes for all process
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How can I move applications into the system without causing them to crash, I tried it with titanium and terminal emulator but only rootexplorer okay
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I know kies, but its a risk if you change firmware/rom. Kies won't recognize the device.
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Yes...the problem will only occur.with some custom roms. If you are using a stock rom. You wont face any such problems.
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I'm a little problem with titanium:in the list of app there isn't super users and so i can't do a back up of its updating....
Why is it for general section? Shouldn't it be on the Q&A section or this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089279 ?
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Why is it for general section? Shouldn't it be on the Q&A section or this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089279 ?
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Did you look at the date? It's a old thread. And there was no Q&A section at the date this thread was created.
Oh. Sorry, i didn't look at the date.
Hey guys i just upgraded my rom from xxmea2 to xxemc2, and i took a backup with titanium. But after i restore my contacts `the processa.core has stopped` error pops continiously and my phone gets stuck. I try to open tha contacts application but the app crushes too. What should i do?
Previous rom:Android revolution
Current rom:Wanam lite v6.4
canberkanar said:
Hey guys i just upgraded my rom from xxmea2 to xxemc2, and i took a backup with titanium. But after i restore my contacts `the processa.core has stopped` error pops continiously and my phone gets stuck. I try to open tha contacts application but the app crushes too. What should i do?
Previous rom:Android revolution
Current rom:Wanam lite v6.4
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Try this one: clear contacts data
Sync contacts to Google in future....so much easier imho
Do not back up or restore any system data with TIBU. This has always been known. Use Google to back them up.
Wayne Tech S-III
chrismast said:
Try this one: clear contacts data
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It didnt help, but thanks. Is there a way i can read the contacts from the backup cos i really need them?
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It didnt help, but thanks. Is there a way i can read the contacts from the backup cos i really need them?
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You maybe able to export them to an XML and then save it as a text doc to re-add them manually
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You can actually use .xml method in titanium, I always use that for call log, messages and WiFi settings, very reliable on those, wether that option exists for contacts I'm not sure
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You can actually use .xml method in titanium, I always use that for call log, messages and WiFi settings, very reliable on those, wether that option exists for contacts I'm not sure
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That is not awailable for contacts. I managed to get my numbers to an excel file, but cant find the owner names of them.
One other possible suggestion is nandroid back or flash back to your old Rom, try and restore them, then Google synch them
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One other possible suggestion is nandroid back or flash back to your old Rom, try and restore them, then Google synch them
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I'll try it as soon as I have free time. Thanks?!
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later just sync it with google contacts on save it on sdcard .xml is way easy then nandroid backup
Guys ı tryed restorıng to the old rom but ıt just got stuck. I dont know what to do. I have found the numbers in the backup file but coud not find tha names of the contacts.
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Guys ı tryed restorıng to the old rom but ıt just got stuck. I dont know what to do. I have found the numbers in the backup file but coud not find tha names of the contacts.
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What do you mean got stuck? Did it restore Ok or has your nandroid failed? If it restored but doesn't boot try formatting system and data then restoring your backup. Failing that reflash a stock version of your old rom then restore your data, sync with Google then reflash new rom and let Google restore contacts.
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